“It’s just too hard…” People often say to me. “…the airport security strip search, the extortionary bag fees, the long flight, my knees being crushed against the seat in front of me, customs, immigration, not knowing the language or the currency, the hassle of transportation, the fear of being ripped off, and then there’s the […]
“Why did you come here in February? It’s the worst month for weather; it’s so unpredictable.” This was the common question I was asked throughout Lebanon. The sky was heavy with moisture and dark clouds rolled in over the Mediterranean; it was pouring rain yet again. The taxi driver dropped me off near the medical […]
Tick Tock, Tick Tock… The alarm went off at 5:15AM and I wondered why I was doing this to myself. It’s just flowers, I could sleep a little while longer – right? Yet my desire to see flowers ended up winning out over my desire to sleep; after all, this was the only time I’d […]
Amsterdam has a lot to offer for tourists – but how do you see everything Amsterdam has to offer while on a budget? Prior to arriving in Amsterdam, I had heard of the I Amsterdam card from many websites; see everything Amsterdam has to offer a tourist in a limited amount of time. It sounded […]
It was a measly 140 characters that came dancing across my screen and firmly implanted itself it the part of my brain responsible for desire. It happened quickly…before I could even object. Hen House had taken up residence in my brain, and now my desire had to be satiated. Fried chicken and waffles. Together. As […]
When you travel, your life is enriched in so many ways. Every time I travel to a new country and immerse myself in it, there’s at least one thing from the ‘foreign’ culture I wish I could bring back and add to my own American culture. The concept of pulling the best out of each […]
In the middle of the craziness of Thamel (the tourist district) I found this gem boutique hotel; a diamond in the ruff! What makes staying at the Ambassador Garden Home Hotel a unique experience is the staff. It feels as you are a member of their family. When my father and I arrived they served […]
I’ve been busy working in retail this weekend…actually, I’ve been building a store! No, it’s not a brick and mortar store, it’s an online travel store for Ottsworld readers. Of course this little project that should have been rather simple ended up taking me about 4 hours, but it’s done now; mission accomplished! Check out […]
Start from the Beginning – Motorbike Diaries Vol. 1 I’m on the road and my motorbike is parked in my living room having a vacation! I thought I would put out this post though since it pertains to motorbikes and Vietnam. Stay tuned for more Motorbike Diaries and travel posts when I return from my trekking […]
For all snapshots of the Idiotarod – click here! This Saturday afternoon I emerged from the #6 Subway out onto Canal Street dressed as a monkey. Yes, you read that right…and no, I haven’t been taking prescription drugs, or non-prescription drugs, nor had I been drinking (but I started shortly after emerging from the subway), […]
